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Catholic high school

Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr

  • LocationBryn Mawr, PA
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades K–12 · 190 students

All-female

Official website

Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr is an independent Catholic all-girls school in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, and a school of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools. Its campus ministry publishes school-wide Masses on holy days, special feasts and first Fridays, a weekly chapel reading, a daily prayer time called Espacio, and an Upper School Kairos retreat for seniors. Upper School students are required to complete 25 hours of service each year.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint John Neumann Catholic: 0.7 mi1Saint Thomas of Villanova Parish: 1.3 mi2St. Thomas of Villanova Church: 1.6 mi3Our Mother of Good Council: 1.9 mi4St. Denis Catholic Church: 2.6 mi5Saint Anastasia Roman Catholic Church: 2.8 mi6Campus Ministry, Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr: 0.2 miSacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint John Neumann Catholic — 0.7 mi
  2. Saint Thomas of Villanova Parish — 1.3 mi · 1229 East Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr
  3. St. Thomas of Villanova Church — 1.6 mi · 800 East Lancaster Avenue
  4. Our Mother of Good Council — 1.9 mi · 31 Pennswood Road, Bryn Mawr
  5. St. Denis Catholic Church — 2.6 mi · 2401 St Denis Lane, Havertown
  6. Saint Anastasia Roman Catholic Church — 2.8 mi · 3301 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (The campus ministry page says the whole school gathers for Mass on holy days, special feasts and first Fridays throughout the year. Recorded at the level the first-Friday pattern supports.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawrshabrynmawr.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The school community comes together in the Gormley Gymnasium for Mass on holy days, special feasts, and first Fridays throughout the year.”
      Whole-school Masses are held on holy days, special feasts and first Fridays throughout the year.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (School Masses are confirmed. Priests from nearby parishes and universities are invited to preside.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawrshabrynmawr.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Priests from nearby parishes and universities are invited to preside at liturgies.”
      Priests from other parishes and universities are invited to preside at school Masses. No chaplain is named.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (The Upper School curriculum requires four years of theology courses, one full-year course in each grade; four full-year equivalents.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Upper School Academics | Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawrshabrynmawr.org/academics/upper-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology (4 credits): Must complete four years of Theology courses.”
      Upper School students must complete four years of theology courses.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
CCampus culture: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

68 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (The published retreat is the Upper School Kairos retreat for seniors.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawrshabrynmawr.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “At SHA, Kairos takes place in the winter at an off-site location for several days.”
      The Kairos retreat is held in winter at an off-site location for several days.
    2. Traditions | Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawrshabrynmawr.org/student-life/traditions · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “is SHA's most moving religious retreat for SHA seniors”
      Kairos is the religious retreat for SHA seniors.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (It is not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawrshabrynmawr.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Masses are planned by our Campus Minister and students, and feature the gifts of many of our singers, musicians, and lectors.”
      School Masses are planned by a Campus Minister (not named) and students.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (The Student Liturgy Team is the only student group shown with a clearly faith-based purpose. The Daughters of Christ and Mission Effectiveness Sacred Heart clubs are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Leadership | Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawrshabrynmawr.org/student-life/leadership · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Student Liturgy Team”
      The school has a student leadership group called the Student Liturgy Team.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Espacio is a daily sacred time, and a weekly chapel reading is held in the May Cardone Chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawrshabrynmawr.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “is a sacred time each day that allows the SHA community to pause, focus their energy inward, and nurture our sensitivity to the Holy Spirit dwelling within.”
      Espacio is a daily sacred time for the school community to pause and pray.
      “Readings and reflections are given by Lower School students each Monday in the May Cardone Chapel, located inside the Mansion.”
      A weekly chapel with readings and reflections is held on Mondays in the May Cardone Chapel.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Upper School students must complete 25 hours of service each academic year, which is 100 hours over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Social Awareness and Action | Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawrshabrynmawr.org/student-life/social-awareness-and-action · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Upper School students are required to fulfill 25 hours of service each academic year”
      Upper School students must complete 25 hours of service each academic year.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The student-run Community Service Corp works with community partners, and Network Summer Service Projects address social justice issues.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Social Awareness and Action | Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawrshabrynmawr.org/student-life/social-awareness-and-action · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The CSC works with community partners to provide hands-on assistance and fundraising.”
      The Community Service Corp works with community partners on service and fundraising.
      “Students from the 25 Network Schools come together to examine varying social justice issues and consider different world realities.”
      Network Summer Service Projects examine social justice issues through immersive, off-campus service.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Upper School students must complete 25 hours of service each year, which is 100 hours over four years.
    Sources (1)
    1. Social Awareness and Action | Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawrshabrynmawr.org/student-life/social-awareness-and-action · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Upper School students are required to fulfill 25 hours of service each academic year”
      Upper School students must complete 25 hours of service each academic year.
  • Upper School students must complete four years of theology courses.
    Sources (1)
    1. Upper School Academics | Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawrshabrynmawr.org/academics/upper-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology (4 credits): Must complete four years of Theology courses.”
      Upper School students must complete four years of theology courses.
  • Espacio, a daily sacred time for prayer and reflection, is part of the school day.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawrshabrynmawr.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “is a sacred time each day that allows the SHA community to pause, focus their energy inward, and nurture our sensitivity to the Holy Spirit dwelling within.”
      Espacio is a daily sacred time for the school community to pause and pray.

Concerns

  • Priests from nearby parishes and universities are invited to preside at school Masses.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawrshabrynmawr.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Priests from nearby parishes and universities are invited to preside at liturgies.”
      Priests from other parishes and universities are invited to preside at school Masses. No chaplain is named.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr

  • Address: 480 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: shabrynmawr.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, shabrynmawr.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

12 groups and regular activities · 4 on campus, 2 off campus, 6 location not published

Retreats 1

  • Upper School Kairos RetreatOff campus
    Winter, several days
    A religious retreat for seniors held at an off-site location.
    shabrynmawr.org, shabrynmawr.org

Service 3

  • Network Summer Service ProjectsOff campus
    Immersive summer service projects for Upper and Middle School students, shared with the Sacred Heart Network schools, that examine social justice issues.
    shabrynmawr.org
  • Community Service Corp
    Student-run club with Upper and Middle School divisions. Works with community partners on hands-on assistance and fundraising.
    shabrynmawr.org, shabrynmawr.org
  • Goal III Distinction (Independent Service Learning Project)
    A year-long independent service learning project for Upper School students who want to earn Goal III Distinction.
    shabrynmawr.org

Faith formation 3

  • Weekly ChapelOn campus
    Mondays
    Readings and reflections given by Lower School students in the May Cardone Chapel.
    shabrynmawr.org
  • EspacioOn campus
    Each day
    A daily sacred time for the school community to pause and pray.
    shabrynmawr.org
  • Sacrament preparation
    Grade 2 students prepare for First Reconciliation and First Holy Eucharist. Grade 6 students prepare for Confirmation in their parishes.
    shabrynmawr.org

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • School MassesOn campus
    Holy days, special feasts and first Fridays throughout the year
    Whole-school Masses in Gormley Gymnasium, planned by the Campus Minister and students, with priests from nearby parishes and universities invited to preside.
    shabrynmawr.org, shabrynmawr.org, shabrynmawr.org
  • Advent and Lent Daily Communion Prayer ServicesOn campus
    During Advent and Lent, during lunch periods
    Communion prayer services held in the chapel. These are prayer services, not Masses.
    shabrynmawr.org
  • Student Liturgy Team
    A student leadership team listed on the Upper School and Middle School leadership pages.
    shabrynmawr.org, shabrynmawr.org

Clubs and groups 2

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Campus Ministry | Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawrshabrynmawr.org/student-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “The school community comes together in the Gormley Gymnasium for Mass on holy days, special feasts, and first Fridays throughout the year.”
    Whole-school Masses are held on holy days, special feasts and first Fridays throughout the year.
    “Readings and reflections are given by Lower School students each Monday in the May Cardone Chapel, located inside the Mansion.”
    A weekly chapel with readings and reflections is held on Mondays in the May Cardone Chapel.
    “Readings and reflections are given by Lower School students each Monday in the May Cardone Chapel, located inside the Mansion.”
    A weekly chapel with readings and reflections is held on Mondays in the May Cardone Chapel.
  2. Contact Us | Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawrshabrynmawr.org/about/contact · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “480 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue Bryn Mawr, PA 19010”
    The school is located at 480 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
100 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.100%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.6.1 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of Philadelphia, PA
GradesK–12
Students (all grades)190
Students in grades 9–12124
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio6.1 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
SettingSuburb

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Philadelphia

The Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: catholicchurchofphila.org, catholicchurchofphila.org, catholicchurchofphila.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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